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It can be risky to adopt unknown technology; it poses serious security concerns if misused. The Control.com engineering…

It can be risky to adopt unknown technology; it poses serious security concerns if misused. The Control.com engineering team contacted our friends at OnLogic to gain some insight into VPN technology.

Beijer Electronics has released a new series of industrial-grade unmanaged switches that will replace the company's…

Beijer Electronics has released a new series of industrial-grade unmanaged switches that will replace the company's existing JetNet 3008 series. The new series includes models that support fiber optic connections.

A new managed Ethernet switch from Antaira offers advanced features specifically for industrial automation, including…

A new managed Ethernet switch from Antaira offers advanced features specifically for industrial automation, including ring redundancy, PoE+ capability, Gigabit speeds, and fiber connection technology.

Festo has released a new suite of pneumatic solutions, including CIP safety modules and valve terminals. The latest…

Festo has released a new suite of pneumatic solutions, including CIP safety modules and valve terminals. The latest additions aim to make pneumatic system operation simpler and safer.

Cloud applications and edge computing require access to field-level I/O, but not all remote I/O terminals have OPC UA or…

Cloud applications and edge computing require access to field-level I/O, but not all remote I/O terminals have OPC UA or MQTT capability. Acromag has expanded its series of remote I/O modules to support these protocols.

New updates to the VLT AutomationDrive EZ FC 321 VFD provide new communication protocols, condition monitoring and…

New updates to the VLT AutomationDrive EZ FC 321 VFD provide new communication protocols, condition monitoring and diagnostic functions, and algorithms for increasing energy efficiency.

Banner has expanded its lighting and indication catalog to include new TL70 Pro tower lights. The latest additions…

Banner has expanded its lighting and indication catalog to include new TL70 Pro tower lights. The latest additions feature Modbus RTU, Ethernet, and Power over Ethernet models.

Advantech has recently announced the release of the new HMINavi, an HMI platform designed with Industry 4.0 and smart…

Advantech has recently announced the release of the new HMINavi, an HMI platform designed with Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing at its core.

Power and control interruptions are, at best, problematic. In some applications, it’s catastrophic. Learn about…

Power and control interruptions are, at best, problematic. In some applications, it’s catastrophic. Learn about redundancy for the system, power supplies, control devices, and network topologies.

Siemens has released the latest version of its TIA Portal automation software. Version 20 features enhanced performance,…

Siemens has released the latest version of its TIA Portal automation software. Version 20 features enhanced performance, including support for the company's newest PLCs and a more user-friendly interface.

Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) has released MiR Fleet Enterprise, a software with robust cybersecurity measures and a…

Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) has released MiR Fleet Enterprise, a software with robust cybersecurity measures and a user-friendly web interface for centralized and simplified AMR fleet control.

Pilz has released an industrial PC based on Raspberry Pi with input/output capabilities that can be utilized as a gateway…

Pilz has released an industrial PC based on Raspberry Pi with input/output capabilities that can be utilized as a gateway in industrial internet environments or as a soft PLC.

The Honeywell-Google Cloud partnership combines the companies’ respective technologies to increase industry-wide…

The Honeywell-Google Cloud partnership combines the companies’ respective technologies to increase industry-wide automation and upskill the workforce via a new AI-powered solution.

Machine-to-machine (M2M) communication is a critical component of the modern connected facility. OPC UA stands out as an…

Machine-to-machine (M2M) communication is a critical component of the modern connected facility. OPC UA stands out as an open protocol for making the link between shop floor and cloud systems.

Now that Pack Expo is over, we can have a deeper look into some of the innovations from companies with solutions to the…

Now that Pack Expo is over, we can have a deeper look into some of the innovations from companies with solutions to the hardware and software challenges surrounding the world of packaged goods.

IDEC has released a new 4.3-inch PCAP display HMI that is compact enough for limited-space applications yet ready for the…

IDEC has released a new 4.3-inch PCAP display HMI that is compact enough for limited-space applications yet ready for the IIoT world with industry-leading protocol support and remote connection capability. 

The acquisition will combine the companies' complimentary cybersecurity products to enhance network security. Both…

The acquisition will combine the companies' complimentary cybersecurity products to enhance network security. Both companies will also benefit from combining their respective experience and customer base.

The new multi-axis stepper motor controls are designed for two and five-phase motors, with an accuracy down to 0.15 μm…

The new multi-axis stepper motor controls are designed for two and five-phase motors, with an accuracy down to 0.15 μm and compatibility with high-speed EtherCAT communication systems.

The new LioN-Safety I/O modules integrate with safety and non-safety I/O hardware to simplify and enhance process control.

The new LioN-Safety I/O modules integrate with safety and non-safety I/O hardware to simplify and enhance process control.